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ZIP 20003

Pop. 37,482·District of Columbia·10th most expensive ZIP in District of Columbia
Median rent (all units)
$2,554/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.7%
Month-over-Month
+0.3%
vs US Median
+$589
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ZIP 20003 · $2,554
More expensive than 80% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,056
1 BR
$2,120
2 BR
$2,365
3 BR
$2,983
4 BR+
$3,509
Research median
$2,365/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$30,648/yr
At $2,554/mo median
Location
StateDC
CountyDistrict of Columbia
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (-0.7% YoY, +0.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 20003 (Washington, DC) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 82% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
37,482
Median income
$159,846
Median age
34.7
Renters
63%
Age distribution
40.3%
30.9%
Under 1811.2%
18–3440.3%
35–5430.9%
55–648.3%
65+9.3%
Gender
52.5%
47.5%
Male52.5%
Female47.5%
Race & ethnicity
63.2%
22.8%
White63.2%
Black22.8%
Hispanic7%
Asian4.7%
Other2.2%
Education (25+)
82%
No HS diploma3.6%
HS diploma8.4%
Some college6%
Bachelor's+82%
Housing tenure
37%
63%
Owner37%
Renter63%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 20003 in Washington, DC has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,220 → $2,554
up 15.0%
Income
$141,280 → $159,846
up 13.1%
Population
34,535 → 37,482
up 8.5%
Renter share
57.7% → 63%
+5.3 pts
Bachelor's+
77.9% → 82%
+4.1 pts

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 20003 in Washington, DC has climbed from $2,220 to $2,554, a 15.0% change over five years. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 20003 in Washington, DC now reports about $159,846, up from $141,280 in 2021. The population has grown by 8.5% since 2021, moving from about 34,535 residents to roughly 37,482. Renters now make up 63% of households, compared with 57.7% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 82% of adults here, versus 77.9% in 2021. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 20003 in Washington, DC reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 20003 covers Washington, DC. The median rent here is $2,554/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,120/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,365/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($159,846/yr), ZIP 20003 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.7% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 20003?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 20003 (Washington, DC) is $2,554. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 20003 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 20003's median rent of $2,554/mo is $589 (30%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 20003 compare to other ZIPs in District of Columbia?

ZIP 20003 falls in the middle range for District of Columbia, ranking #10 out of 22 ZIPs at $2,554/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 20003?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $102,000/year (~$49/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,554/mo in ZIP 20003. The local median household income is $159,846/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 20003?

Rent in ZIP 20003 has decreased 0.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 20003 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 20003 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,554/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($159,846/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 20003 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 20003 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 63% of ZIP 20003 households are renters, while 37% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 20003 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 20003 compare to the rest of Washington?

ZIP 20003 is pricier than Washington as a whole. At $2,554/mo, it's $22 above the Washington citywide median of $2,532/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 20003 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 20003 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,554/mo, rent takes ~19% of ZIP 20003's median household income ($159,846/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 20003 19%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.75%
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